Perceptions of hospitality and tourism students towards study motivations and preferences: A study of Hong Kong students

Myong Jae Lee; Seong Seop Kim; Sau Yee Ada Lo

doi:10.3794/johlste.72.178

Perceptions of hospitality and tourism students towards study motivations and preferences: A study of Hong Kong students

Myong Jae Lee, Seong Seop Kim, Sau Yee Ada Lo

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Abstract

This study identifies reasons why college students in Hong Kong want to study hospitality and tourism management (HTM) and why they want to pursue HTM degrees abroad. It also aims to identify students' preferred HTM study areas. An empirical study of a cohort of 384 HTM students was conducted to determine their motives for their choice of HTM. The results indicate that there were five motivational factors among HTM students: self-actualisation, job opportunity, field attractiveness, ease of study, and scholastic achievement. Detailed information on the motivational factors along with preferred overseas study destinations and HTM study areas are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	45-58
Number of pages	14
Journal	Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education
Volume	7
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3794/johlste.72.178
Publication status	Published - 28 Nov 2008

Keywords

Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM)
Study motivations
Study preferences

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Education
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management

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In: Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education, Vol. 7, No. 2, 28.11.2008, p. 45-58.

Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review

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